| The world of computer security is a fascinating aspect | | | | Spy Sweeper software which I highly recommend. |
| and 2007 is not going to be any different, but it will be | | | | Webroot also offers a great firewall that your |
| more interesting with the release of Microsoft Vista. | | | | computer should not be without. Go to AME |
| Large companies are looking to tighten the noose | | | | Computers Spyware and Malware page for more |
| around those bad hackers, consumers are demanding | | | | information on these great products. |
| more security and more privacy for there home | | | | Another good move toward security and spam is that |
| computers, and who wouldn't, credit card fraud and | | | | there are some ISP's that are offering free spam |
| identity theft has not decreased it has only increased. | | | | filters, this helps cut down on the amount of junk mail |
| Hackers who like to hack into bank accounts are going | | | | reaching your inbox. The newer version of Outlook |
| to have a harder time doing that. Some online banking | | | | has built in junk mail filter, but what's the point in having |
| companies are asking there customers to take a | | | | a filter if you have to go and filter through the spam |
| further step in the login process when logging into | | | | filter that Outlook provides. |
| there bank accounts. For example, some banks are | | | | The flip side to all of this is the cost to consumers. |
| asking there customers to enter their user ID on one | | | | Spyware and viruses can cost companies, and the |
| page and then enter their password on the next page; | | | | average consumer thousands of dollars a year. |
| this makes it more difficult for hackers. But don't ever | | | | Companies implementing new security hardware pass |
| feel like you are safe, keep your guard up and don't fall | | | | on those expenses to there customers, so it is not |
| for any phony emails that ask you to go to a fake | | | | good for the consumer or the business. Microsoft |
| look a like bank website and enter your user name | | | | Vista operating system has some built in features to |
| and password. If you do get one of those fake emails | | | | help keep you safe; however there still may be a need |
| call your bank first, and ask them if they sent you the | | | | for third party software to protect against spyware |
| email, and you can also forward the email to the banks | | | | and viruses. |
| technical support team. | | | | It's a never ending battle between the good guys like |
| Thanks to companies like Webroot there are | | | | Webroot and Lava Soft and the bad guys like the |
| programs that can help you keep your computer | | | | hackers and spammers. Do your part and fight the |
| secure and free of spy ware and ad ware, with their | | | | good fight. |